1970 O-Pee-Chee George Reed #81 CFL Hall of Famer Saskatchewan Roughriders

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1970 O-Pee-Chee George Reed #81 CFL Hall of Famer Saskatchewan Roughriders This 1970 O-Pee-Chee George Reed #81 is the crown jewel of any Saskatchewan Roughriders team run and an absolute must for collectors of Canadian football greatness. George Reed is one of the most iconic figures in CFL history, a fullback who became the all-time leading rusher in Canadian professional football and a member of both the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Reed starred for the Roughriders from 1963 through 1975, powering the franchise to the 1966 Grey Cup and routinely topping the league's rushing charts with a punishing, relentless running style that made him a household name across Canada. As card number 81 in the 115-card 1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL set, this example sits squarely in the heart of the Roughriders team block, alongside legends like Lancaster, Abendschan, and the rest of the green and white. The 1970 O-Pee-Chee issue is beloved for its authentic bilingual backs, with every reverse carrying both English and French text so that the game's greatest stars could be enjoyed by fans in every province. The front of this card shows Reed in the classic Saskatchewan white and green uniform with a powerful portrait and bold team branding, while the back presents his remarkable career story in both official languages. The scan reveals a card with no obvious creases and strong centering, although I could not visually inspect the physical card for exact corner wear, edge chipping, and centering, so the grade below is a conservative estimate; confirm the expected light wear of a 1970 O-Pee-Chee card in hand. It is a true Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back rather than a puzzle back. For any collector chasing Roughriders legends, CFL Hall of Famers, or simply the very best of Canadian football, this George Reed card is a cornerstone worth having. Grade Estimate: VG 3